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| The capital of Oregon is Salem. Oregon became a state on February 14, 1859. Oregon is bordered by the Pacific Ocean (west), Washington (north), Idaho (east), California and Nevada (south). Oregon is the 9th largest state. Oregon is also home to Mill Ends Park (in Portland), the smallest park in the world at 452 square inches. State flower: Oregon grape (since 1899) State bird: Western Meadowlark (chosen by the states children in 1927) State tree: Douglas fir (since 1939) State fish: Chinook salmon (since 1961) State animal: American Beaver (since 1969) State beverage: Milk (since 1997) State nickname: Beaver State |